rust will factor in, plus the jazz are going to play harder against the team that beat them in 6 games in the playoffs...also they have a couple of good players left and a couple of athletes leftas well, should be a great game...TACOS FOR ALL

Again - this team, as currently constructed won't make it out of the second round of the playoffs, let alone the West or win the Finals.---fido on 2011 Lakers

Millsap, Collins practiceI just left Jazz practice this morning and wanted to pass along a quick update.

Carlos Boozer, of course, won't play on Friday night against the Lakers. He is scheduled for arthroscopic knee surgery next week.

There is some better news for the Jazz regarding Paul Millsap and Jarron Collins.

Millsap, who missed the last three games because of a sprained knee ligament, participated in practice and expects to play against the Lakers. He will have to wear a brace but does not believe it be much of a bother.

Collins has missed six weeks with a sore elbow but also participated in practice -- his first contact work since being sidelined. Barring a setback, he will be available against the Lakers.

Hope Lakers aren't rusty. But either way I expect a blowout in the second half.

Lakers: 109

Jazz: 90

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